Old Trafford is a football stadium in Greater Manchester, England, and the home of Manchester United. With a capacity of 74,140 seats, it is the largest club football stadium in the United Kingdom.
Old Trafford, officially named Old Trafford Football Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium located in Greater Manchester, England. It is used primarily for association football matches, hosting the home games of Manchester United, its owner.
Opened on 19 February 1910 with a match between Manchester United and Liverpool, it replaced the original North Road Ground, which had a capacity of 50,000. The seating capacity of the new stadium is currently set at 74,140. The stadium was designed by Scottish architect Archibald Leitch and had a construction cost of about £60,000.
A UEFA category four stadium and one of the biggest stadiums by capacity in Europe (the biggest in United Kingdom), Old Trafford has hosted several matches of the FIFA World Cup 1966, UEFA Euro 1996, as well as the 2003 final of the UEFA Champions League. It was honoured with the title of 'Theatre of Dreams' by Bobby Charlton. By its hundredth birthday, Old Trafford had welcomed more than 100 million spectators. The stadium is one of the potential venues for future international tournaments.
Old Trafford (1910) (in English): Information about the history and key facts of Old Trafford. www.manutd.com
Old Trafford (The Theatre of Dreams) – until 2003: Detailed historical account of Old Trafford up until 2003. www.stadiumdb.com
The Dream Never Dies, Preface, Prime Books, 2003 (ISBN 972-8820-07-0): An elaborate description of Old Trafford, referred to as 'The Theatre of Dreams'. www.primebooks.com
Manchester United 100 glorious years - The History 1, Edition and Contents, S.A., 2003 (ISBN 989-554-099-X): Comprehensive history of Manchester United and Old Trafford. www.mufc-history.com
